Articles tagged with "drug testing"
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Oregon Revisits Worker Protections for Off-Duty Cannabis Enjoyment
The Associated Press - Published on December 18, 2018Read moreOregon lawmakers will consider making it illegal for businesses to fire employees who flunk drug tests for using cannabis off the clock.
Why Legal Cannabis Can Still Get You Fired
Chris Roberts - Published on August 28, 2018Read moreOnly 11 of 31 states where cannabis is legal protect workers from being fired for off-duty use. And there are virtually no protections for recreational consumers.
Small Businesses Grapple With Maze of Conflicting Cannabis Laws
The Associated Press - Published on May 3, 2018Read moreHere are some questions small businesses need to consider when deciding on what drug testing policies to follow.
When It Comes to Testing for Cannabis, More Employers Are Mellowing Out
The Associated Press - Published on May 2, 2018Read moreTesting for cannabis—a fixture at large American employers for at least 30 years—excludes too many potential workers, experts say.
Legalization laws are forcing employers to rethink cannabis policies
Kathryn Moody - Published on March 15, 2018Read moreIn a tight labor market, “zero tolerance” for legal cannabis consumption may no longer be tenable.
Can Olympic Athletes Use Cannabis? Officially No, But…
Ben Adlin - Published on February 13, 2018Read moreThe World Anti-Doping Agency’s cannabis limits are probably more lenient than your employer’s.
Sessions Advisor Ramping up Drug War, Profiting From Drug Tests
David Bienenstock - Published on February 9, 2018Read moreMeet Robert DuPont, an ancient relic from the Nixon years who’s come back to haunt the 21st century.
Australian Doctors Clash With Government Over Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients
Joe Wilson - Published on September 5, 2017Read moreHundreds of Australian health-care workers have signed an open letter to the federal government asking officials not to implement mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients.
Is Drug Testing Negatively Impacting America’s Workforce?
Lisa Rough - Published on July 26, 2017Read moreMany companies in legal states still require pre-hire drug testing and regular screenings throughout employment. Does this policy adversely impact the United States workforce?
You Can’t Fire Cannabis Patients Just for Using Cannabis, Massachusetts High Court Rules
Ben Adlin - Published on July 17, 2017Read moreIn what appears to be a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that employees can’t be fired simply for using medical cannabis.